Quiz

Welcome! Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? 

Whether you’re looking to prove your expertise, review key takeaways from the conference, or are simply curious about science and healthcare, our quiz is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and expand your understanding. From general knowledge questions to in-depth healthcare information, this quiz is designed to examine your level of understanding and potentially highlight areas for further learning. 

So, are you up for the challenge? Gather your thinking cap and let’s begin!

 

Results

#1. How many chromosomes does a human have?

23

46

44

#2. What is the second most common blood group in the UK?

AB

O

A

#3. How many bacteria are in your gut?

100 trillion

1 million

<1000

#4. In haemophagocytosis which cell type is consuming other cells?

Macrophage

Basophil

Monocyte

#5. How do you detect a radioactive spill?

Using a reactive liquid (it changes colour in contact with radioactive material)

With a sniffer dog

With a Geiger-Muller counter

#6. How many chambers are there in the heart?

10

2

4

#7. Approximately, what proportion of adult males have obstructive sleep apnoea?

4%

1%

20%

#8. How many branches of airways are there in the respiratory tree?

33

23

13

#9. How many strides does it take Usain Bolt to run 100 m?

41

53

75

#10. Who is the most at risk of developing cancer?

Alcohol drinkers

Smokers

People who both smoke and drink alcohol

#11. What is Chlamydia?

Fungal infection

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

#12. What is the most common organism that causes tonsillitis?

E. coli

Streptococcus pyogenes

MRSA

#13. What is the average human lung capacity?

1 litre

5 litres

10 litres

#14. What is the normal range of respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

7 to 12 respirations per minute

12 to 16 respirations per minute

18 to 22 respirations per minute

#15. How many professions are there in healthcare science?

50

80

20

#16. What type of imaging does echocardiography use?

X-Ray

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

Ultrasound

#17. Exposure to UVA in sunlight and tanning salons is linked to an increase in which cancer?

Breast cancer

Malignant melanoma

Mesothelioma

#18. What is a stent?

A type of tent used in hospitals

A word used in medicine to mean quickly

A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries

#19. In terms of Radiation Safety, define the ALARA principle

Always Lower Adverse Radiation Accidents

As Long As Radiation Applies

#20. What is the chemical used to stop blood from clotting in a blood test tube?

Insulin

Heparin

Oxytocin

#21. What is the age of consent to be a bone marrow donor?

21

16

18

#22. What is the most important property of the materials used in a finger implant?

It must be absorbent

It must be flexible

It must be strong

#23. Can antibiotics be used to treat norovirus infections?

Yes

No

#24. Why are cell therapy and gene therapy procedures carried out in a closed system?

To stop mutant cells escaping!

To ensure the cells are sterile

To protect the scientists doing the work

#25. What measurement is commonly used to monitor people with asthma?

PEF (Peak Expiratory Flow)

VC (Vital Capacity)

SpO2 (Oxygen saturation)

#26. How many semilunar canals can be found in your ear?

3

1

2

#27. What is the name of the main artery that delivers the oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body?

Aorta

Pulmonary vein

Pulmonary artery

#28. How many staff in the NHS work in healthcare science?

1 000

50 000

18 000

#29. Which food contains the most iron?

Chicken leg

Chicken liver

Chicken breast

#30. Which of these bones can be found in your ear?

Mallet

Hammer

Scalpel

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